sk-ii Genoptics Aura Essence
sk-ii SK-II Genoptics Aura Essence lists 36 ingredients on its label, 32 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Pitera
- Niacinamide
- Butylene Glycol
- Triethylhexanoin
- Glycerin
- Pentylene Glycol
- Nylon-12
- Phytosteryl / Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Boron Nitride
- Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
- Inositol
- Panthenol
- Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
- Mica
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Phenoxyethanol
- Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Polyacrylamide
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Disodium Edta
- Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
- Hexyldecanol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Xanthan Gum
- Fragrance
- Laureth-7
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Methylparaben
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Titanium Dioxide
- Water
Highlights
Free of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains siliconesContains PEGContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains mineral oilContains parabens
Formulation view Essence water features ferment filtrate base, adding niacinamide and butylene glycol; light esters adjust feel, mica and boron nitride provide gloss. Preserved with phenoxyethanol. Suited for skin brightening. Factory view: Powder suspension must be uniform to avoid settling and ensure consistent texture.
Key ingredients
- SMOOTHING
- Niacinamide
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Triethylhexanoin
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- OPACIFYING
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- BULKING
- Boron Nitride
- 皮肤调理剂
- Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
Other ingredients
PiteraNylon-12Phytosteryl / Octyldodecyl Lauroyl GlutamateInositolPanthenolPeg-20 Sorbitan CocoateMicaAcrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate CrosspolymerPhenoxyethanolPeg-11 Methyl Ether DimethiconePolyacrylamideAminomethyl PropanolBenzyl AlcoholUndecylenoyl PhenylalanineC13-14 IsoparaffinDisodium EdtaHydrolyzed Prunus DomesticaHexyldecanolSodium BenzoateXanthan GumFragranceLaureth-7Citrus Reticulata Peel ExtractAscorbyl GlucosideMethylparabenPrunus Mume Fruit ExtractTitanium DioxideWater
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitera | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Niacinamide | SMOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Triethylhexanoin | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Nylon-12 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phytosteryl / Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polymethylsilsesquioxane | OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Boron Nitride | BULKING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride | 皮肤调理剂, 乳化剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Inositol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Polyacrylamide | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, FILM FORMING · 限制 III/66 | — | Green |
| Aminomethyl Propanol | BUFFERING · 限制 III/61 | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine | SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| C13-14 Isoparaffin | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hexyldecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Laureth-7 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 II/358 | 2 · – | Green |
| Ascorbyl Glucoside | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Methylparaben | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/12 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Prunus Mume Fruit Extract | HUMECTANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Pitera
- Not decoded yet
- Niacinamide
- Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Triethylhexanoin
- Light ester for non-greasy feel and fragrance; low allergenicity, high levels can act as solvent
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Nylon-12
- Not decoded yet
- Phytosteryl / Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate
- Not decoded yet
- Polymethylsilsesquioxane
- Silicone polymer for emolliency, matte effect, and suspension; used in foundations or powder suspensions, typical usage 1-5%, smooth skin feel.
- Boron Nitride
- Flake-shaped inorganic filler for slip and bulk in powders; control particle size to minimize inhalation risk
- Caprylic / Capric Triglyceride
- Light emollient, fast-dry, high spreadability; plant-derived, low comedogenicity, suitable for oily/combination skin.
- Inositol
- Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Peg-20 Sorbitan Cocoate
- O/W emulsifier and solubilizer in creams and cleansers; coconut fatty-acid ester, screen coconut allergy.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Acrylates / C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Peg-11 Methyl Ether Dimethicone
- Amphoteric emulsifier and conditioner for hair/skin; PEG moiety may concern sensitive skin.
- Polyacrylamide
- Film former and thickener for slip and feel; acrylamide monomer residue risk, strict QC required, restriction III/66
- Aminomethyl Propanol
- pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Undecylenoyl Phenylalanine
- Synthetic peptide emollient regulating sebum and hydration; low comedogenic, used in acne-prone and oily skin formulas.
- C13-14 Isoparaffin
- Light hydrocarbon solvent providing emolliency and solubility; non-allergenic, note occlusive nature
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Hydrolyzed Prunus Domestica
- Hydrolyzed plum extract for moisturization and skin conditioning; small molecules for easy absorption
- Hexyldecanol
- Lightweight synthetic ester; provides non-greasy feel, fast-drying, low irritation
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Laureth-7
- Mild non-ionic surfactant for emulsification and solubilization; biodegradable
- Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract
- Citrus peel extract containing photosensitizing compounds; handle with care to avoid photo-reactions, subject to EU restrictions.
- Ascorbyl Glucoside
- Stable Vitamin C derivative, antioxidant; more stable than pure ascorbic acid, releases activity slowly in neutral/basic conditions.
- Methylparaben
- Preservative, narrow spectrum; often combined, check allergen risk and regulatory limits.
- Prunus Mume Fruit Extract
- Fruit extract as humectant; contains natural polysaccharides, water-soluble.
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attention
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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